Nayara Springs

Words cannot adequately express this magical place. Every detail, down to the room service and golf cart rides, is impeccable. Every moment was thought through and intentional, which makes us feel very appreciated. Yes, it’s a splurge, but if you’re going to spend the money, this is the place to do it. We are in love with the staff, the property, and the overall vibes of the rainforest! Could not recommend this place enough!

Nayara Springs was AMAZING! We stayed in a large and gorgeous Villa with our own hot tub and outdoor shower. All of the snacks and nonalcoholic drinks in the minibar as well as laundry service were included. The restaurants on the property were all top notch and so were the massages at the spa (two of the best massages I have ever had). But the best part of our stay was the staff. The service we received was Disney-like from the moment we arrived until we left. Everybody had a smile on their face all the time and they were happy to help with any request we had. The staff also helped us arrange the best zip line tour and a great ATV tour. All in all, an AMAZING experience!!

My husband and I chose to spend our 20th Anniversary at Nayara Springs. Neither one of us had ever been to Costa Rica and we wanted to be adventurous and go somewhere we’ve never been. Initially we looked at resorts on beaches and the activities offered at many of them just weren’t in line with activities we were interested in doing. Once I removed “beachfront” the choices narrowed down and Nayara Springs was one of the options. The possibility of seeing a sloth on the property was the cherry on top - Nayara checked off our boxes with all of the adventures they had to offer. We stayed at Nayara Springs for a total of 6 nights. From the moment we stepped on the property, it was evident that the staff wanted our stay to be a memorable one. The grounds are just immaculate - there are groundskeepers working round the clock to keep it pristine and beautiful. The pictures of Nayara are gorgeous, but seeing it all in person was just jaw-dropping. Nayara is truly a slice of heaven on earth. There are 35 villas in Nayara Springs and the resort was at capacity, but you’d never know it as they’ve done an amazing job with providing privacy for every single villa. Sure, if you stood there and tried to be a huge creep and stare through the foliage you might be able to get a glimpse of your neighbor but if you’re doing that then you have serious issues. The layout of the villa was perfect with the separation of the bathroom and closets from the bedroom. The amenities in the room are amazing and they keep you stocked daily. With the adjacent Nayara Gardens & Nayara Tented Camp, there is just so much to do on the resort grounds themselves. From walking throughout the grounds to relaxing in one of the hot springs, there is just so much to enjoy without ever leaving the resort. But we did take advantage of the many adventures offered by Nayara and this is definitely one area where I would recommend any guest to take advantage of the private tours offered by Nayara. A Naturalist Guide (in house) is provided on the tours and the certification/education and CPE requirements to remain a Naturalist Guide in Costa Rica is not a simple course to take. These guides are thoroughly educated and trained and know so much about the flow and have eagle eyes to spot the many things you would not even think to look for. We learned SO much from each Naturalist Guide we had the fortune to have on our tours. And their passion for it all is so contagious you can’t help but get excited to learn about it all too! The one mishap that we had, which had nothing to do with Nayara, was our transportation booking that our travel agent had secured beforehand on our behalf. They showed up a day early and we were struggling on our departure day with getting word from someone that we had transportation back to the airport. The resort manager, Karina, heard that we were still waiting on a confirmation and she politely asked us if we had the number for the transportation company. I provided it to her and before she even hung up the phone, I started to finally receive communication back from both my travel agent and the transportation company. Another tip (one we are definitely going to do next time) is to book all transportation with Nayara. While we were able to get confirmation from the previously booked transportation company, the front desk staff were on standby ready to secure us last minute transportation in the event our booking company did not come through, as they could see we were somewhat in a panic and worried about missing our flight back to the US. Which leads me to what really separates Nayara from other resorts and why we look forward to returning many more times: the People. All of the staff at Nayara want the guests to have the greatest experience. You are always greeted with a smile and they truly do everything they can to make your stay there a special one. It is like one big family, and you feel as though you’ve always been a part of it. We met folks who have made such a deep impact on our hearts in just 6 days. Our departure was an emotional one - we were just so overwhelmed with gratitude for all that we felt and experienced at Nayara that my husband and I became bawl babies as we said our goodbyes. It is so rare to have one person touch your heart so deeply, much less an entire team of amazing folks who just want you to have the best experience you could possible have. And that’s exactly what Karina and her amazing team provided to us for those 6 days. At the end of our first dinner at Nayara we were surprised with a dessert wishing us a Happy Anniversary (see photo). Our anniversary was on Day 4 of our stay and after treating ourselves to an amazing couple’s Spa treatment, there was a boquet of 20 roses and a heartfelt card from Karina herself when we returned to our room (see photo). A rose for each year that we have been together. After our private dinner at Besame Mucho (see photo), we returned to our room with another amazing surprise from turn down service (see photo). I could go on and on about all of our experiences with many of the staff, but you should really just go and experience it all for yourself. You will not regret it!

Nayara grounds are beautiful but the staff are what makes the resort so special. They are so attentive and do what they can to make the clients trip one of a kind! If someone can remember the names of the staff you know they have become friends! Special shout out to Marcella, Steven, Dylan, Nelson, and Jessica who greet you and meet your needs at the front desk. A thank you to Darian, Bryan, Berny, Blanco, and Carlos for getting us around resort and taking time to show us the monkeys and sloths. Catherine, Fabiola and Lydia made the spa experience amazing!! I went twice I loved it so much!! Thanks to Jeremy for a wonderful, informative tour of the Hanging Bridges and waterfall. And not to forget Ronaldo who made the long trip from the airport interesting and fun! The resort is worth every penny you spend!!

You cannot believe how breathtaking this property is! The beauty of the lush and colorful gardens all around you is surreal. The beauty of the property is only exceeded by the outstanding service you receive during your entire stay! My husband and I stayed for only a few nights, and I cannot overstate how welcome we felt here. Every golf cart driver, every member of the wait staff, everyone in the lobby, they all seemed to make sure they knew our names and addressed us every time chance they could. This made us feel very special and cared for - and they barely allowed us to lift a finger. One of the most wonderful of them is Noelia. She went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed and always went out of her way to make us feel very welcome, always as though she was happy to see us. There are many really cool things to do there - including a daily walk of the property to find sloths. (We were so lucky to have seen one while we were there - what a treat!) If you have the opportunity to stay here, you should. It's amazing!